Peer Advisors
Meet the department’s peer advisors. Reach out to any of them for general advising questions and to review your checklist—whether you are declaring your major or (for seniors) want to revise the courses listed under “Academic Progress” in Workday.
Current Advisors
Elijah Bader-Gregory
Elijah Bader-Gregory is a Take Five student from Buffalo, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Political Science and Economics in May 2026. He has spent past summers working on political campaigns, consulting for an international development nonprofit, interning at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and, most recently, interning for a government affairs firm in Washington, D.C. On campus, he is a research assistant in the Department of Political Science, a resident advisor, an iZone consultant, and a former president of the Students’ Association.
Email ebadergr@u.rochester.edu
Arsen Kariazov
Arsen Kariazov is a senior from Brooklyn, New York, pursuing a dual degree in International Relations and Business. Since the past summer and continuing through the academic year, he has worked with Svitanok NYC, where he currently serves as an administrative analyst and leads the Ukrainian Student Coalition initiative. He also recently completed a study abroad semester in Germany, where he focused academically on European affairs and transatlantic relations. On campus, Arsen is a co-founder and former president of the Ukrainian Students' Association, through which he has built community and promoted Ukrainian culture and awareness.
Email akariazo@u.rochester.edu